Oregon inmates sue over COVID-19 response, attorneys seek class certification
Last April, Oregon inmates sued Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Department of Corrections over COVID-19 response in state prisons. 42 inmates have…
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Gov. Brown: All 15 counties in ‘Extreme Risk’ will return to ‘High Risk’ on Friday
Gov. Kate Brown announced late Tuesday that an improvement in one metric — a slower rise in hospitalized COVID-19 patients — means the 15 counties,…
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OSU to require COVID-19 vaccination for on-campus students, staff this fall, including Bend
Oregon State University announced Tuesday that it is planning to require COVID-19 vaccinations beginning in the fall term for students and employees…
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UO ‘disappointed’ after large party amid rising COVID cases
The University of Oregon says it’s “disappointed” to learn about large parties during the Ducks spring game as the region weathers a spike in…
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Oregon OSHA extends COVID-19 workplace protections rule, outlines repeal process
Oregon OSHA said Tuesday it has adopted a rule to maintain risk-reducing safety measures for workers across the state against the coronavirus but…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Jefferson County’s 33rd; 748 new cases
There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Jefferson County’s 33rd, raising the state’s death toll to 2,508, the Oregon Health…
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Deschutes County offers free COVID-19 drive-thru testing events on Thursdays through May
Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with Oregon Health Authority to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing events on Thursdays in…
Continue ReadingInslee: No new COVID-19 restrictions in Washington for now
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that all of the state’s counties will remain in their current phase of the state’s economic reopening…
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St. Charles Bend reaches maximum capacity, cancels some outpatient, elective surgeries
According to St. Charles Bend, the number of patients currently exceeds the hospital’s capacity.…
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Bentz urges Gov. Brown to lift renewed COVID-19 restrictions
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., issued a statement Monday calling on Governor Kate Brown to end the recently reinstituted COVID-19…
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Gov. Kate Brown’s office denies NWSL request for more fans
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s office has turned down an appeal by the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League to allow more than 100 fans…
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FDA to authorize Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds by early next week, official says
The US Food and Drug Administration is poised to authorize Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine in children and teens ages 12 to 15 by early next…
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Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 540 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,502, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Nearly a third of Americans are fully vaccinated. But one thing could still delay our return to normal
As more US state leaders announce hopeful timelines for a return to normalcy, one expert says there’s something that could delay how quickly we…
Continue Reading NWSL commissioner appeals to Oregon governor for exemption
The commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League is appealing to Oregon Governor Kate Brown to make an exception to the current coronavirus…
Continue Reading‘Tragic milestone’: Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths as toll tops 2,500; 756 new cases
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,501, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Some Oregon businesses against tighter restrictions
With 15 Oregon counties in Extreme Risk, that means no indoor dining, but will every business comply with Governor Brown’s tighter…
Continue ReadingGovernment pandemic watchdog warns of ‘reduced oversight’ for pandemic relief programs
The Treasury Department’s special inspector general for pandemic recovery is warning of “reduced oversight” of two Covid relief…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths, 794 new cases
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,498, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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‘Let’s let people swim’: Juniper Swim & Fitness Center pulls pool roof early amid ‘Extreme Risk’
As Deschutes County moved back into the extreme risk category for COVID-19, new guidelines are set for indoor recreation facilities. The Juniper Swim…
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